Modernization of metalworking CNC machine-tools

Abstract

The purpose of the paper is to consider the use of obsolete metal-cutting equipment upgrading for modern technological tasks as one of the economically viable options alternative to the purchase of new expensive equipment. The use of aggregation when modernizing allows to create technological equipment for a specific group of products while implementing the optimal technological process. Simultaneous tooling of the machine with a modern control system, units and equipment for CAM-technologies and HSM-technologies allows to obtain some qualitatively new equipment. The article demonstrates the practical experience in the modernization of the longitudinal milling machine 6М610Ф11-23 for casting equipment treatment. A description is given to deep modernization involving complete replacement of all drives, electrical and control systems. A technological tooling allowing one machine-tool to produce several products by the optimal technology has been developed and adapted. This is the guarantee of high quality and performance. The elimination of additional re-installments has significantly improved the machining accuracy. The use of modernization provides an economically viable alternative for organizing a modern high technology production on the basis of available equipment.